Founded in 1967, Scotland’s first new university in 400 years. Celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2007–8.
Strong history of innovation and excellence.
Designated Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence in 2008.
The first UK niversity to introduce a two semester system.
Year established
n/a
Location
Central Scotland and Fife
Registered students
10510
Students satisfaction
86%
Academic specialism
At the forefront of research and learning that helps to improve lives. Working with academic, commerical, public, private and voluntary sector partners. Key strengths are Health & Wellbeing, Environment, Culture and Society, Sport, Enterprise and Economy.
Specialisms include patient centred cancer care, sports science, dementia, aquaculture, management, education, media studies, retail studies and social marketing.
96.4% of our graduates are in employment or taking further study within six months.
Beautiful 125.5-hectare (310-acre) campus boasting a loch and an 18th-century castle situated less than an hour away from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The historic and lively City of Stirling is only a ten minute bus ride from the campus and the university encourages and supports students and staff to user greener methods of transport.
Had adopted the Carbon Management Programme (CMP) and aims to reduce the university's CO2 output by 20% by 2013.
The campus has been described by the police as one of the safest in Britain and has a strong community feel.
The university was voted first in the UK for a 'good place to be'.
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